Today V"' ther prince Rupei barometer, 3038 aj. smooth'. 25 Q ion 3t rS Vol. XXII.. no. iOtf. w ; to t? ! 2 ', calm, turc, 61; She Tomorrow's Tides Friday, August li, 1931 High 1:15 am. 22:2 ft. 14:00 p.m. 20:7 ft. Low 7:50 a.m. 0:9 ft. 19:05 p.m. 4:9 ft. HINDUS ARE NOT GOING TO LONDON UNEMPLOYMENT WORK ON LARGE SCALE NEAR TERRACE Camp Accomodating 35 Men Is Being Opened; Larger One Planned Hot Springs Road Is Receiving Immediate Attention-Extensive Activity on Highway East of Usk Is Contemplated TERRACE, Aug. 13: District Engineer W. K. Gwyer and General Road Foreman J. A. Macdonald were at Terras this week making preparations for the opening of camps under the unemployment relief scheme. A tent camp will be opened immediately on the Hot Springs Road to accommodate 35 men, and preparations are being made AL BARNES POOR MAN Famous Circus Owner Left Estate of Only $5,000 Will l'robatcd NEW YORK, Aug. 13: The will nf ai o Barnes, circus owner, was f.M for proBrfff JSstftlrty the a Far irom ueing me nuiuon- SIM int. was supposed, Barnes had 1.4U' of but $5,000. TRIAL IS STILL ON Captain of United States Coastguard Cutter Comments Upon Chnrtes Against Officers SKATTLE. Aug. 13: In con-tintrm with tne trial by court j rill here of two lieutenants .a, i .me warrant officer of the ( u uuurd cutter TalUhooea on 1 .iki's of "neglect of duty." Capt E nc Blake. Jr.. of San Francisco v ' (i that "the men are not char-ie ! v. 1 1 ti smuggling or wlthcorrup-'Hi .f any sort In relation to the ii i'i 1 traffic. In fact we of the ' i;uard consider It to be purely 1 .ittor of internal Interest" 1 pi Blake did admit, however, " 1.1' ilic charges were of a serl-"'ir future. i ih hearing Is being held In pri-v ' uui the names of the officers 1 nor been revealed. BROKER IS CHARGED Alligation of Conspiracy to Defraud Laid Against Dal Thomas of Vancouver VANCOUVER. Aug. 13: Dal 1'1 "mas, well known city broker, irod in city police court here '' i iy in a charge of conspiracy to "'fuud and was remanded until An mist 20. EXTRA SESSION OF CONGRESS COMING WASHINGTON. D.C.. Aug. j ,: Feeling Is growing In pol- l!i' nl circles here that Prosl- ' 'I' nt Hoover may after all call 11 special session of congress. Tw.i pressing matters aro the iH'CMity, to ratify the war tl' bt moratorium and the un- ' I'ipluyment prospects for the' "iminK winter. 1 ;or a camp large enougn lor zuu men on the Skeena Highway to the eat of Usk. Surveys arc being made for a new bridge connecting Braun's Island with the north shore pf the Skeena. This will replace the one carried away by drift during the high water earlier in the season. An appropriation has been ob talned to commence the road between Terrace and Usk on the north Side pj the Skeena. This will link op "a numBer " oT c4a established settlements along the C. N. It. At present these people have to use the railway right of way to get from place to place, and are greatly hampered In their farming and business activities. The first section of this road will be constructed near Copper City station. Riving the people proper access to that station and to the ferry MEETING OF SCHOOL BD. New Requirement of School Act May Necessitate Shuffling of Pupils All Posts Filled Two New Teachers Appointed to High School Staff The regular monthly meeting of the school board was held In the council chamber last evening, those present 'being Trustees Mrs. Spen cer, chairman, L. w. waugn, Barrte, W. J. Greer and the secretary. J. O. Williamson. A letter Irom the exhibition committee was read stating that Chll-rinm'. nav at the fair this year would be held on Wednesday, Sep tember 2, and asking tne Doara 10 H.iar a half holiday at the schools as in past years, this request being granted. The board thoroughly discussed whether or not Borden Street, which Is shingled on three sides. should have a coat of 011 swin pui, the shingles, as no on to protect covering has been used since the shingling was done. Tne opmm w. that It should be done as It was cheap economy to leave the shingles open to the weatner ior '"" winter. Tenders win oe cm. oil staining the shtngles and paint ing all trimmings, whicn slderably improve the look of the building. rr.u ,Mtarv renorted . A .!, tnat .. thP me " " All. PVT.ivw.rf - new blackboards were now all in place at the high school. aUo that the kalsomining at both the high school and Borden Street School making the class was all completed, rooms neat and clean for the opening of school. Owing to the new School Act now in force ordering that nil etudes in I iContlnued On Page 3) NORTHERN AND CENTRAL BRITISII COLUMBIA'S NEWSPAPER PRINCE RUPERT, Entrants in Los Dr. C II. Wood xanurt; n ;.hi b swiuns perfee' Indian Nationalist Congress Decides Not To Participate """ In London Round Table Meet Definitely Reject Invitation iriict iUUiiuuiitf nullum a ouu iv.iiiuuui.va That His Father BOMBAY, India, Aug. 13: The Indian Nationalist Congress decided definitely today not to participate in the proposed second round table conference on Indian affairs in London. The conference, held under the auspices of the British government, was to have been a sequel to another such conference held several months ago. The plan was to n urther advance negotiations be- m QUESTION AVIATORS rrobtematical What Japanese , May Do With Pangborn and Herndon TOKYO, Aug. 13: It is expected (hat questioning of Clyde Pan. born and Hugh Herndon by Japanese authorities In connection with their passing over and photographing Japanese fortifications while flying here from Khabardvosk, Siberia, last week will be completed today. Herndon was subjected to no 1cm than 11 hours of straight questioning yesterday. Japanese authorities are Inquiring what effect punishment of 1'an. horn and Herndon might have upon Japanese United States relations. Meantime, some American citizens arc inclined to Criticize the United States embassy here for its inactivity on behalf of the two American flyers. It Is quite Uncertain as to what eitent the punishment of I'angborn and Herndon may be. ANOTHER FLYER IS COMING THIS WAY KAGOSIIIMA, Japan. Aug. 13: O. C. Chichester, New Zealand flyer, attempting to blase an air trail from Australia to England via the Aleutian Islands and Canada, arrived hero today from Shanghai. B.C., THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 1931 Angeles "Perfect dj girl: enteieu the Nuthin iJl Progressive Chiropractors' As back contest or ag held at Los Angeles recently. of Great Britain to Confer- Is Not Going it ween India and Great Britain to ward an agreement upon the permanent form of government of the former country. Mabatma Gandhi's son stated today that his father would not attend. t LONDON BANKERS DECLINE TO TAKE NEWFOUNDLAND LOAN LONDON. Aug. 13: Five of England's lamest banks yesterday turned down a loan of $860,000,000 which Is being floated by Sir Richard Squires, Premier of Newfoundland, on behalf of his government. FLYER TO BE HERE German World Aviator to Make Stop at I'rinec Rupert SEATTLE. Aujt. 13: D. G. Fisher, division manager for the Shell Oil Co, Indicated yesterday that Capt. Wolfgang von Gronau, German aviator, now at Reykjavik, Iceland, Is making a round-the-world flight. Fisher stated that his company was shipping oil and gasoline supplies to the Aleutian Islands and Prince Rupert for refuelling stops. Vancouver Wheat VANCOUVER. August 13 Wheat was quoted at 53 He. on the loe Exchange today Back" Contest CANDIDATE 1SNAMED Miss Vivian Ilickey Elks' Choice For Beautequest Prince Rupert Lodge No. 46, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, is championing the candidature or Miss Vivian Ilickey In the Beautequest to be held in connection with this year's exhibition. Five members, appointed by Exalted Ruler George Mitchell have been in almost constant consultation and deliberation for the past ten days and It is a high tribute to Miss Ilickey that her charming personality and popularity have won the plaudits of these painstaking Judges. Miss Ilickey has the unanimous approval and will receive the support of exalted ruler, officers and members of the enterprising benevolent order. GANGSTER GETS JAIL NEW YORK, Aug. 13: -Jack Dia mond, notorious New York gang ster leader, was sentenced to four years' Imprisonment In peniten tiary, in addition to a fine of $11.- 000, by Judge Hopkins of Kansas here yesterday for violation of the prohibition laws. It was the twenty-sixth occasion on which Diamond had beeji haled before the courts for violation of the statutes. This Is the first time, however, that imprisonment was ever imposed upon him. GOLD FIND REPORTED SIOUX LOOKOUT. Ont., Aug. 13: Dlscoverv of a rich Eold vein, said to be one of the most spectacular strikes ever made In Ontario, is reported here. The find was made on an Island In Red Ltike. Prince Rupert Is Only Place In North to Enter Beautequest Fair Board Hears; Contest Starts Soon A communication read at Fair Board from headquarters of the International Beau- t.equest in Los Angeles congratulated Prince Rupert on ! being the first and only point so far north to enter the con- ' test. The opinion was expressed that this circumstance j would put Prince Rupert in a position of considerable advantage so far as the contest is con- cerned. The local competition will soon be under way. Tickets will be issued on Saturday by which time It is hoped as many registrations as possible will be In. The board was advised through the Prince Rupert Floral Society that an International Test Gardens' exhibit of gladlola novelties from Vancouver was to be shown at the ; local exhibition. This, It Is expec-1 NEW YORK, Aug. 13: The tlght-ted, will prove an outstanding at-: lipped former president, Calvin Coo-tractlon and spectacle for flower lidge, arriving here yesterday from lovers. There was an exhibit of Its kind at the Winnipeg exhibition last year and it Is said to have been the most talked-of thing In the whole show there. An offe; w&s received on behalf of Andrew Brown and Mrs. Sam uels' of Masselt to Klve exhibitions fbf native caning and basket weav ing but the board could not accept the offer since the program for such things as this has already been completely filled up. ' It was decided to wire the De partment of Agriculture to ascertain If it will not be possible to have at least two government Judges here for the fair. The department had advised that the Judges would be cut from three to one this year In the Interests of economy. An offer from the Empress Manu facturing Co. of Vancouver to give special prizes for cakes baked with that company's baking powder was accepted. Miss Wadea Mussallem was awar ded the confectionery and hot dog concession within the building. It was announced at the meeting that arrangements had been made with Canadian National Steamships to run the steamer Prince Charles on a special excursion to Stewart and Anyox to bring In the Anyox football team and visitors from both oolnts for the fair. The steamer will arrive here from the north on the morning of Wednesday, September 2, the second day of the fair. FRAUD CASE WITHDRAWN Prosecution of Solloway and Mills as Far as British Columbia is Concerned, Ends VANCOUVER. Aug. 13: Finis was written to the prosecution of Isaac W. C. Solloway and Harvey Mills under the Securities Frauds Act of British Columbia today when five charges of conspiracy to de fraud were withdrawn In city police court here. IS SHOT FATALLY Cafe Owner of Raymond, Wash. Mortally Injured Arrest Is Made RAYMOND, Wash., Aug. 13: George John, cafe proprietor of this place, was shot four times and mor tally wounded yesterday during an nltercaUon with a customer over the charge for a meal. A chase for several blocks after the shooting resulted In the arrest of a man giving the name of J. F. Stone who Is be- 'lng charged with the shooting. PRICE FIVE CENTS last night's meeting of the C00LIDGE IS SILENT Has Nothing to Say About Stand On Beer I Northampton, Maw., to attend a meeting of the New York Life As surancc Co., would not be drawn out on the subject of his stand In connection with legalizing of sale of beer and light wines In the United States. It has been commonly reported that Mr. Coolidge had expressed favor for legalizing the sale of four per cent beer but he refused to com mit himself when Interviewed by reports on his arrival In the city. DEFENCE IS PROCEEDING Prosecution Rests Against David Clark Accused on Stand LOS ANGELES, Aug. 13: The prosecution rested Its case yesterday against David Clark, youn attorney, who la charged with the murder of Herbert Spencer, newspaper editor. The defence Is now proceeding with Clark taking the stand to tell his story for the first time. It Is ex pected the defence will be quite brief. Halibut Landings Canadian Albert K., 6,000, 5.6c and 2.5c, holding over. Johanna, 10,000, Booth, 5.5c and 2.5c. Cape Spear, 3,000, Royal, 5.5c and 2.5c. Gulvlk, 6,500, Storage, 5.5c and 2J&C. Capella 1, 10,000, Storage, 5.5c and 25c. Bayvlcw, 6,500, Storage, 65c and 25c. Helen II, 8,000, Booth, 55c and 2.5c. Gibson, 13,000, Storage, 5.5c and 25c. White Hope, 12500, Storage, 55c 25c. SU.MMIT APARTMENTS PROPERTY IS SOLI) Alox Macdonald has disposed of the well known Summit Apartments property on Summit Avenue to Winnipeg men whose names are not divulged. The new owners will take possession on the departure from the city about the end of the month of Mr. Macdonald, who, with his family, will tike up residence In Winnipeg for the time being at least.